James Choinere
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Experienced Fiber Optic Technician with a strong background in interoffice, local and FTTH fiber deployments resulting in seamless connectivity and exceptional service quality. Highly skilled in single and mass fusion splicing, termination, testing as well as troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. My critical thinking skills and dedication to providing exceptional services levels have always been commended at all supervisory levels and amongst my team. I am looking to use my direct career history in your company’s mission of delivering reliable high-speed fiber optic communication services.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Deployment Technician
Frontier Communications (formally SNET/SBC/AT&T)
06.1998 - Current
- Over 20+ years of fiber splicing experience navigating multiple company mergers
- Collaborated with customers, technicians, and engineers to address customer needs and ensure successful implementation of installations and services, resulting in customer satisfaction
- Proficient in all aspects of coordination of fiber optic cabling, installation, modification and construction including aerial, buried, underground and on-site customer locations with emphasis on safety procedures and regulations
- Fault locate and repair outages in timely manner
- Read and interpret engineered work prints and work orders as well as assist engineers with outside plant questions
- Assemble and prep fiber cables for splice enclosures and fuse loose tube or ribbon fiber cables
- Work with different fusion machines, OTDR, power meters, fiber scope and end to end test units
- Instruct and train new hires through my thorough knowledge
- Responsible for safely operating, usage and towing of heavy company equipment and trailers.
Business Installation Technician
Frontier Communications (formally SNET/SBC/AT&T)
12.1995 - 06.1998
- Install copper services to business customers including dial tone, ISDN, T-1, analog and digital circuits
- Troubleshoot and repair these services in a timely manner.
Skills
- Seasoned leader recognized for quality work, efficiency, and independent critical thinking
- Effective at prioritizing and multi-tasking
- Adapts easily to challenges of each work assignment
- Elevated level of emotional intelligence which adds to navigation ability in any organization
- Responsible, energetic, industrious professional with an ability to understand, adapt to and interact with diverse people, teams, perspectives, and cultures
Timeline
Network Deployment Technician
Frontier Communications (formally SNET/SBC/AT&T)
06.1998 - Current
Business Installation Technician
Frontier Communications (formally SNET/SBC/AT&T)
12.1995 - 06.1998
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